Dropbox native support for Apple silicon

Updated Sep 14, 2026

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The information in this article applies to all Dropbox users.

Dropbox natively supports Mac computers with Apple silicon, leveraging its improved performance and efficiency to run seamlessly on your Mac device. All users with Apple silicon devices will receive the native version of Dropbox automatically.
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Note: If you’re using the Intel version of the Dropbox desktop app on a Mac with Apple silicon,  download the latest Dropbox build compatible with Apple silicon.

FAQs about Dropbox support for Apple silicon

How can I check if Dropbox is running natively on Apple silicon?

To determine if Dropbox is running on Apple silicon:

  1. Press Command + the spacebar to launch Spotlight search.
  2. Search for Activity Monitor.
  3. On the dropdown menu that appears, click Activity Monitor.
  4. Click the CPU tab. 
  5. Locate Dropbox under Process Name.
  6. Locate the Kind column. 
    • If the value for this column reads Apple, Dropbox is running natively on Apple silicon.

Do I need to re-download Dropbox or change my preferences to get full support?

All users with Apple silicon devices should receive the native version of Dropbox automatically. If this doesn’t happen, you can click on the latest desktop client stable build and manually download the Offline Installer (Apple silicon) file.

How do I report an issue or bug with Dropbox’s support for Apple silicon?

You can report any issues or feedback to our support team through dropbox.com/support or in the Dropbox Community.

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